Obama’s Time Running Out for Syria Strike Authorization
Many members of Congress are not yet convinced.
Military
As Congress Debates, Military Prepares for Syria Strike
American warships steam into the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
Labor Gives In, Netherlands to Buy F-35 Warplanes
The social democrats earlier blocked the F-35.
Syrian Rebels Suspected of Deploying Chemical Weapon
Syrian opposition fighters have the means of delivering chemical weapons and perhaps the weapons.
Obama to Face Skeptical Congress Before Launching Syria Strikes
The president is likely get authorization from the Senate. House Republicans are uncertain.
France Postpones Syria Action, “Cannot Go It Alone”
President Barack Obama’s request for congressional approval has created “a new situation” for France.
Obama: Syria Must Be “Held Account,” Undecided on Strikes
The president believes a “shot across the bow” can deter the Syrian regime from deploying chemical weapons.
Obama Has No Choice But to Pursue a Useless Punitive Expedition
The president can’t afford to do nothing now that Syria has crossed his “red line”.
Turkey Would Open Air Base for Syria Strikes, Cyprus Unaware
Turkey would let NATO warplanes use its bases to support an intervention in Syria.
America Condemns Syrian Gas Attack, Seen Preparing Strikes
America warns the use of chemical weapons in Syria will not be “without consequences.”
What Western Intervention in Syria Might Look Like
Western powers should be able to achieve air superiority over Syria, although its defenses are formidable.
Syrian Army Repels Incursion of Assad’s Alawite Homeland
Troops loyal to Bashar Assad push back a rebel offensive in the heartland of his Alawite sect.
Syria’s Rebels Launch Offensive Into Assad’s Alawite Heartland
A rebel incursion in the northwest risks exacerbating Syria’s sectarian divide.
Arguments For, Against Renewing Britain’s Submarine Deterrent
Should Britain renew Trident or would it be better to adopt a different deterrent posture?
Navy’s Drone Carrier Test Points to Robotic Warfare Future
Operating unmanned aerial vehicles from aircraft carriers could have many advantages for the United States.